Del 31 - International Comparative Social Studies

Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia

Towards Explanations and Understandings

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Conflict and Peace in Central Eurasia combines theory with in-depth description and systematic analyses of ethnoterritorial conflict and coexistence in Central Eurasia. Central Eurasia is at the heart of the Eurasian continent around the Caspian Sea. Much of this macro-region is made up of the post-Soviet republics in Central Asia and the Caucasus, but it also covers other areas, such as parts of Russia and Iran. Central Eurasia is subject to a number of ethnoterritorial conflicts. Yet at the same time, a large number of ethnic groups, speaking different languages and following different religions, coexist peacefully in this macro-region. Babak Rezvani explains ethno-territorial conflicts not only by focusing on these conflicts but also by comparing all cases of conflict and coexistence in (post-)Soviet Central Asia, the Caucasus and Fereydan, the so-called Iranian little Caucasus. Aiming at formulating new theories, this book makes use of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), as well as case studies and statistical analyses. It provides an innovative and interesting contribution to Eurasian Studies and Conflict Analysis, and at the same time demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the relevant literature. Based on thorough research, the study offers a deep and insightful history of the areas and conflicts concerned.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-12-19
Mått155 x 235 x 27 mm
Vikt700 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieInternational Comparative Social Studies
Antal sidor362
FörlagBrill
ISBN9789004276352

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PrefaceChapter One. IntroductionThe RegionsThe Structure of the BookChapter Two. Theoretical FrameworkEthno-Territorial ConflictEthnos and EthnicityState, Nation and NationalismThe Causes of Ethno-Territorial ConflictPower of Culture: Religion, Language and Ethnic KinshipPower of History: Traumatic Peak ExperiencesPolitical and Economic GrievancesState in DisarrayEthno-Political Systems and Opportunity StructuresEthno-Geographic ConfigurationChapter Three. The Legacy of the Iranian and Soviet Ethno-Political Systems and PoliciesThe Soviet Union and Its Successor StatesThe Soviet Nationalities Policy: Historical UnderpinningsThe Soviet Union on the Eve of its Collapse and Beyond IranEthnic and Religious Policies in Iran: Historical UnderpinningsTerritorial Administrative Policies in Iran: Historical UnderpinningsEthnic, Religious and Territorial Administrative Policies in Iran: The Contemporary SituationConclusion: Ethno-Political Systems and Ethno-Territorial ConflictChapter Four. MethodsEthno-Territorial Groups and EncountersEthno-Territorial ConflictExplaining ConditionsAnalyzing the DatasetChapter Five. Ethno-Territorial Conflicts in the Caucasus and Central AsiaPolitical-Territorial History of the South CaucasusThe Karabakh ConflictEthno-Territorial Conflicts in Georgia: South Ossetia and AbkhaziaPolitical-Territorial History of the North CaucasusThe Ossetian-Ingush Conflict over PrigorodnyWars in ChechnyaPolitical Territorial History of Central AsiaThe Tajikistani Civil War and the Role Played by Tajiks, Uzbeks and Pamiris Uzbek-Kyrgyz Conflict in Southern KyrgyzstanConclusion: Patterns of Ethno-Territorial ConflictChapter Six. Analysis: Searching for ExplanationsThe Myth of ShatterbeltsTesting the Explaining Conditions SeparatelyQualitative Comparative AnalysisConclusionChapter Seven. It Was a Winter Morning: ConclusionsResearch ResultsDiscussionRecommendationsReferencesIndex